Probation Officer-Juvenile

Juvenile Probation Officer

Department: Elkhart County Judiciary-Court Services

Hiring Rate: Indiana Judicial Conference of Indiana Salary Schedule for Probation Officers plus county supplemental

Benefits Offered: Health, Dental, Vision and Life and Disability Insurance FREE Primary Care Health Clinic Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program Retirement Pension and Deferred Compensation 457b Paid Holidays Annually Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Position to be filled: ASAP

Hours & Days of Work: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings & overtime

Location of Position: Elkhart County Courts Building

Travel Requirements: Within County (please complete driving page on application)

Job Summary: Provides supervision for juvenile offenders placed on probation with the goals of providing services that are in the best interest of the child and family, protection of the public, assistance of victims, and the reduction of recidivism, as directed by the Elkhart County Juvenile Court with an emphasis on use of evidence-based practices.

Job Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, degree in Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, or Criminal Justice
• Compliance with Indiana Judicial Center requirements for certification and continuing education for probation officers
• Ability to supervise and respond to irate, intoxicated, mentally ill, and possibly violent juveniles
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices; ability to understand Indiana Statutes
• Must be 21 years of age and be an American Citizen
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; Proficiency with Windows based programs
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen

Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750 Applications accepted until position is filled Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Juvenile Probation Officer

Department: Elkhart County Judiciary-Court Services

Hiring Rate: Indiana Judicial Conference of Indiana Salary Schedule for Probation Officers plus county supplemental

Benefits Offered: Health, Dental, Vision and Life and Disability Insurance FREE Primary Care Health Clinic Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program Retirement Pension and Deferred Compensation 457b Paid Holidays Annually Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Position to be filled: ASAP

Hours & Days of Work: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings & overtime

Location of Position: Elkhart County Courts Building

Travel Requirements: Within County (please complete driving page on application)

Job Summary: Provides supervision for juvenile offenders placed on probation with the goals of providing services that are in the best interest of the child and family, protection of the public, assistance of victims, and the reduction of recidivism, as directed by the Elkhart County Juvenile Court with an emphasis on use of evidence-based practices.

Job Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, degree in Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, or Criminal Justice
• Compliance with Indiana Judicial Center requirements for certification and continuing education for probation officers
• Ability to supervise and respond to irate, intoxicated, mentally ill, and possibly violent juveniles
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices; ability to understand Indiana Statutes
• Must be 21 years of age and be an American Citizen
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; Proficiency with Windows based programs
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen

Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750 Applications accepted until position is filled Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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